Braised Chicken with Apple-Cream Sauce

Since any cut apple surface exposed to air discolors quickly, slice the apples just before cooking them. Rinse the leeks thoroughly before using to remove any dirt that may be hidden between the layers, and slice only the white end.

directions

In a large, heavy skillet brown the chicken breast halves in hot oil over medium heat, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet. Add the apples and leek to the skillet and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Add apple juice or cider and chicken bouillon granules. Sprinkle with thyme and white pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or till chicken is tender and no pink remains. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.

In a small mixing bowl stir together sour cream and cornstarch. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of the pan juices to thin the mixture; add to remaining pan juices in skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Recipe reprinted by permission of Weldon Owen. All rights reserved.

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nutrition information per serving

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